Joe Manchin: West Virginia Democrat says he will not seek re-election

2023-11-10 05:21

The West Virginia senator has been both a key vote and an antagonist to President Biden's agenda.

In a blow to Democrats' hopes of retaining control of the US Senate next year, Joe Manchin of West Virginia has said he will not run for re-election.

One of the most prominent centrists in Washington, Mr Manchin, 76, has been a critical vote for his party in a chamber it controls by only one seat...